Leuven Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The university library on the Ladeuze square in the evening, Leuven, Belgium
The university library on the Ladeuze square in the evening, Leuven, Belgium
Nice houses in the old town of Leuven, Belgium
Hotel
The ornate and beautiful town hall in Leuven, Belgium.

Where to stay in Leuven

Leuven

Leuven City Center

If you're spending some time in Leuven City Center, Grand Market Square and Old Market Square are top sights worth seeing.

Leuven City Center

17th century Farm of abbey of Park, Leuven, Belgium

Heverlee

Heverlee is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arenberg Castle and Abbey Park.

Heverlee
Kessel-Lo, Flemish Brabant, Belgium - Historical buildings and green surroundings of the Vlierbeek Abbey

Kessel-Lo

You'll enjoy the breweries and parks in Kessel-Lo. You might want to make time for a stop at Vlierbeek Abbey or Kessel-Lo Provincial Park.

Kessel-Lo
Historical architecture of Great Beguinage of Leuven, Belgium

Blauwput

4/5(7 area reviews)

Blauwput is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Stella Artois and Leuven Central Library while you're in town.

Blauwput
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Sint-Maartensdal

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Sint-Maartensdal is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Leuven Town Hall and Grand Market Square are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Sint-Maartensdal
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Hertogensite

If you're spending some time in Hertogensite, Kruidtuin Botanical Garden and Dyle are top sights worth seeing.

Hertogensite
The Hotel

The Hotel

4 out of 5
38 Boulevard de Waterloo Brussels
The price is €163 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
€163
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,349 reviews)
Nice and very good brekkie

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

The Hotel
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels

Warwick Grand-Place Brussels

4 out of 5
Rue Duquesnoy 5-7 Brussels
The price is €136 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
€136
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,622 reviews)
Room spotless, friendly staff, great location, great value for money !

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie

Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie

4 out of 5
Avenue Louise 91-93 Brussels
The price is €121 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
€121
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
All good, could not fault anything. Had a wonderful stay. Woulnt hesitate to recommend.

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Getaway Studios Leuven

Getaway Studios Leuven

Vital Decosterstraat 23 Leuven
Stay at this aparthotel in Leuven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and cable TV channels. Popular attractions M - Museum Leuven and Ladeuze Square are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (336 reviews)
Yes room very clean, staff polite. Hotel in a great location, will stay there again.

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Getaway Studios Leuven
Budget Flats Leuven

Budget Flats Leuven

Bierbeekstraat 75 Leuven
Stay at this aparthotel in Leuven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Relaxfactory and Park Belle Vue are located ...
6.6/10 (65 reviews)
Nice

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Budget Flats Leuven
Citadines Sainte-Catherine Brussels

Citadines Sainte-Catherine Brussels

3 out of 5
51 Quai Au Bois A Bruler Brussels
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,384 reviews)
Location was great, breakfast was also very good.

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Citadines Sainte-Catherine Brussels
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Leuven

4.5
Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Leuven is the perfect place to combine a bit of sightseeing with going out for drinks and dinner. Bistro Sud Sud is definately a recommendation if you like shared dining and friendly staff.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The square overlooked by the town hall is stunning

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lovely medieval city. Eating out is expensive...

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Love Leuven. Wonderful town centre, relaxed friendly atmosphere.